FPCI Projects

Male Responsibility Project

The Male Responsibility Project is an adolescent pregnancy prevention program that promotes responsible sexual behavior and healthy attitudes.

The focus of the program is to:

1) reduce unplanned pregnancies
2) reduce at risk sexual behavior
3) enhance decision-making skills.

FPCI subcontracts with Willkie House, Inc. to implement the Male Responsibility Project.

Male Reproductive Health

FPCI recognizes the value and importance of addressing the reproductive and sexual health needs of men. We believe that males should not be viewed solely as partners of female clients, but as individuals with their own health care needs and concerns. All FPCI delegate agencies provide confidential family planning services for males, through either clinical services or educational programs. FPCI has received special funding to sponsor health programs that promote male involvement, such as the Male Responsibility Project.

Click here for more information: http://www.willkiehouse.org

 
Iowa Infertility Prevention Program

One of the causes of infertility in women is a sexually transmitted disease known as Chlamydia. This infection affects millions of American teens and adults. Very often women who may be infected with Chlamydia show no symptoms, but the infection is working to damage the reproductive organs.

The Iowa Infertility Prevention Project (IIPP) is part of a CDC sponsored national effort whose main purpose is to implement prevention strategies to reduce the complications, especially infertility, caused by Chlamydia. This is a joint effort by STD programs and family planning programs to identify people with Chlamydia and treat them and their partners. The screening and testing are done in 70 sites across the state including family planning and STD clinics, student health departments, correctional facilities, and other women’s health centers. The Iowa Department of Public Health provides the treatment medications for those clients testing positive along with their partners.

The program targets young women because one in ten women ages15-24 tested positive for Chlamydia in sample studies. Also, the complications associated with women are more costly, and by screening women, partners can be tested and treated as well.

Because of budget restraints, not all healthcare providers can be part of the project. However, part of the overall goal of the IIPP is to educate the general health community about the importance of screening and testing for Chlamydia and the consequences when it goes undetected. An exhibit is available for display at conferences or meetings along with brochures, data reports and the testing and treatment guidelines.

For more information about the Iowa Infertility Prevention Project please contact Colleen Bornmueller, IPP Coordinator, at cbornmueller@fpcouncil.com or (515) 288-9028 Ext. 15.

Iowa HPV Vaccination Project

The Iowa Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Project is underway. The project’s main goal is to reduce the incidents of cervical cancer in Iowa through development and implementation of programs to provide the HPV vaccine to women, 19-26, who cannot afford it.  During the initial phase of this project, research was completed to gather data pertaining to this goal and the data was analyzed.  Funding is being sought, at the local, state, and national levels to support HPV-related programming across Iowa.  It is our hope that this project’s completion is one more step toward providing access to quality reproductive healthcare to all who want it in our state. 

Iowa HPV Vaccination Project Media Advocacy Toolkit

Iowa HPV Vaccination Project research outcomes suggest that women in Iowa ages 19-26 have a mixed level of understanding about HPV and its connection to cervical cancer & genital warts. In order to address the gaps in knowledge identified in our research, the HPV Advisory Group has worked to create an Iowa HPV Vaccination Project Media Advocacy Toolkit.

The toolkit includes a step-by-step plan that will help you and your organization ease into the media world without trepidation. The main goal in this media outreach is to educate the community about HPV, cervical health, and the HPV vaccine. It is our hope that with increased understanding comes increased support. Make the most of this opportunity and get the word out about HPV-related disease & prevention.

Just click here to download the Iowa HPV Vaccination Project Media Advocacy Toolkit!

Iowa HPV Vaccination Research Report

The Iowa HPV Vaccination Report showcases our findings from research completed from 2008 to 2009. This report outlines several recommendations pertaining to HPV vaccination programming.

Just click here to download the Iowa HPV Vaccination Research Report!

If you have questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact Karith A. Humpal, the HPV Project Coordinator.  She may be reached via email at khumpal@fpcouncil.com or via telephone at 515-288-9028 Ext. 16.